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Scranton, AR
City in Logan County, Arkansas.
Population
220
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
435
ZIP codes
0
Scranton and its ZIP codes
Scranton at a glance
- Scranton is about 7.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Scranton, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Scranton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,880
5,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,503
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $7,783 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Scranton, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scranton, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Scranton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison BluffTown | 1.6 mi | 1.3 |
| HartmanCity | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| SubiacoTown | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 7.6 mi | 18.2 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Coal HillCity | 8.7 mi | 2.8 |
| KnoxvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 3.2 |
| LamarCity | 9.9 mi | 4.6 |
| AlixCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| ParisCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| DenningTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| AltusCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Wiederkehr VillageCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| HagarvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| LondonCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| HavanaCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scranton, AR in?
- Scranton is in Logan County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Scranton, AR?
- About 220 people live in Scranton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scranton?
- Nearby places include Morrison Bluff (1.6 mi), Hartman (7 mi), Subiaco (7.1 mi), Clarksville (7.6 mi), New Blaine (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023